U.S. Forest Service · Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests · Rochester, VT

Moosalamoo Campground

Moosalamoo Campground is a small remote campground located at the base of Mt. Moosalamoo, near Voter Brook. A large mowed grass field in the middle of the campground is good for a variety of activities, especially for groups with children. There are 19 campsites (including one host site), six vault toilets and potable water is available on site via a hand-pump.

Open nowPartly reservable20 sites20 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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Moosalamoo paths and recreation spaceMoosalamoo CampgroundMoosalamoo paths and recreation spaceBike Pump Track at recreation field
Photos courtesy of US Forest Service · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups19
Host/management1
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 20 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

19 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
002Back-in20GravelPartial8 / –YesStandard
003Back-in20GravelPartial8 / –YesStandard
004Back-in20GravelPartial8 / –YesStandard
005Back-in20GravelPartial8 / –YesStandard
006Back-in20GravelPartial8 / –YesStandard
007Back-in20GravelPartial8 / –YesStandard
008Pull-through20GravelPartial8 / –YesStandard
009Back-in20GravelPartial8 / –YesStandard
010Pull-through20GravelPartial8 / –YesStandard
011Back-in20GravelPartial8 / –YesYesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length20 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySite 011 is listed accessible

The campground offers 18 overnight sites for tent and limited RV camping. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring (with grill). There are six accessible vault toilets located within the campground.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
SeasonMemorial Day
ForestGreen Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests
BookingReservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. All other sites are first come, first serve.
FeesCamping fees: $15 per site per night. Fees payable at the self-service fee station.
RulesMaximum stay limit is 14 days in a 30 day period. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Quiet Hours are 10 PM – 6 AM. Check out time is 2 PM.

Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Moosalamoo Campground10°20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 2.41 inches of precipitation, 18.5 inches of snowFebruary: 2.02 inches of precipitation, 13.8 inches of snowMarch: 2.36 inches of precipitation, 14.1 inches of snowApril: 3.30 inches of precipitation, 3.2 inches of snowMay: 3.98 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.34 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.75 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 4.04 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.73 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 4.21 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowNovember: 2.91 inches of precipitation, 4.9 inches of snowDecember: 3.17 inches of precipitation, 17.7 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 19.8°F averageFebruary: 22.4°F averageMarch: 31.6°F averageApril: 44.4°F averageMay: 56.5°F averageJune: 65.1°F averageJuly: 69.8°F averageAugust: 68.2°F averageSeptember: 60.9°F averageOctober: 48.5°F averageNovember: 37.0°F averageDecember: 26.3°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Salisbury 2 N, 4 miles from the campground at 420 feet, station USC00437098 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 41 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 73 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Middlebury: Travel south on Route 7 to the junction of Route 125. Travel east on Route 125 for 6.8 miles, and turn right onto Forest Road 32. Follow FR 32 for 3.3 miles, and turn right onto Forest Road 24. The entrance to the campground loop is at 0.4 miles. From Rochester: Travel north on Route 100 to the junction of Route 125.

Nearest townRochester, Vermont
Coordinates43.9190° N, 73.0271° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearMiddlebury Mountaineer ↗9.6 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗21.4 mi
RV sales & servicePete's RV Center ↗37.7 mi

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Explore

Video

Moosalamoo Campground Tour - Green Mountain National Forest

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Moosalamoo Campground Loop ↗
    1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
  • 0.1 mi
    North Branch
    2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.1 mi
    North Country Connector ↗
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
  • 0.1 mi
    Mt. Moosalamoo ↗
    2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
  • 0.3 mi
    Keewaydin East
    2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.4 mi
    Silver Moose
    2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Joseph Battell Wilderness begins about 0.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

Moosalamoo Campground is set in a pleasant stand of sugar maple, American beech, yellow birch and many other hardwoods. Its assortment of trees and ample ferns and wildflowers add to its beauty and provide shade and privacy to the campsites.

Recreation

The Moosalamoo National Recreation Area consists of 16,000 acres abounding with recreation opportunities. With over 70 miles of well-maintained trails, mountain vistas, waterfalls, lakes and streams, it offers opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, swimming, fishing, hunting and more. Two hiking trails (Mt. Moosalamoo and Voter Brook) are connected to the campground loop and less than a mile down the road is Voter Brook Overlook, featuring a picnic area and an accessible path leading to a western vista.

Nearby

The nearest available shopping is in Ripton, located four miles from the campground. More extensive shopping and dining can be found in Middlebury or Brandon, both located 12 miles from the campground.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Moosalamoo Campground?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Moosalamoo Campground?

Camping fees: $15 per site per night. Fees payable at the self-service fee station.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Moosalamoo Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Moosalamoo Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Memorial Day.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Moosalamoo Campground have?

20 sites, including 19 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Moosalamoo Campground?

The longest site here provides 20 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Moosalamoo Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Moosalamoo Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Moosalamoo Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Maximum stay limit is 14 days in a 30 day period.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Moosalamoo Campground?

Site 011 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Moosalamoo Campground?

The Moosalamoo National Recreation Area consists of 16,000 acres abounding with recreation opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Moosalamoo Campground?

Rochester, Vermont. The nearest available shopping is in Ripton, located four miles from the campground.

Source: Getting there

What if Moosalamoo Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Silver Lake Campground (1.9 mi, partly first-come), Chittenden Brook Campground (8.8 mi, partly first-come), and Little Rock Pond/Green Mountain Loop (36 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby